Author: Natasha Lynn natasha.lynn@gazette.com
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CSFD warns parents of dangerous viral Chromebook challenge hitting schools
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is warning parents and educating children about a viral social media challenge making its way through local schools, according to a Friday news release. The challenge on the platform TikTok instructs students to put the tip of their pencil or a piece of metal into the charging port of their…
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Update: Police have found 87-year-old Colorado Springs man
Update: The Colorado Springs Police Department says Sixto Colon has been found safely. The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a 87-year-old man who went missing around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say Sixto Colon was last seen in the 11000 block of Rill Point near Voyager and InterQuest parkways.…
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Update: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office say missing 12-year-old boys have been found
Update: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced around 11 p.m. Thursday that both Ryan and Donald have been located. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has issued a missing person alert for two 12-year-old boys Thursday evening — Ryan Capps and Donald Cooper. Ryan is a White male, 5 feet tall and 80 lbs.…
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Update: Police find 67-year-old man
Update: The Cañon City Police Department reported Wednesday afternoon that James Melies has been found safe. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is asking for the community’s help in finding a 67-year-old Cañon City man who went missing around 8 p.m. Monday. Authorities said James Melies was last seen on foot near the 700 block of Royal Gorge Boulevard…
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Teen arrested in thefts of 2 vehicles in northeast Colorado Springs
A teenager with a criminal history was arrested Wednesday night in northeast Colorado Springs after allegedly stealing two vehicles and pointing a gun at one of the occupants, according to an online police blotter entry. Police responded to investigate the two motor vehicle thefts just before midnight near Stetson Hills Boulevard and Peterson Road. They…
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Standoff in Colorado Springs ends with arrest
A man is facing felony weapons charges after his arrest Wednesday night following a standoff with police in Colorado Springs, according to an online blotter entry. Around 11:30 p.m. police received a call about a barricaded man in the 300 block of Mount View Lane, near Austin Bluffs Parkway and North Nevada Avenue. Antonio Ulfers,…
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Babysitter arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child in Colorado Springs
A 27-year-old man who worked as a babysitter in Colorado Springs was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by The Gazette. Vincent Smith of Westminster was booked into the El Paso County jail May 1 and is facing a felony charge for sexual assault on a child…
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Update: Police find 68-year-old woman
Update: The Colorado Springs Police Department reported Tuesday afternoon that Genelli Pretty Bear has been found safe. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is asking for the community’s help in finding a 68-year-old Colorado Springs woman who went missing April 14. Authorities said Genelli Pretty Bear was last seen in the Colorado Springs area, but she…
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Weather blog: Numerous flight delays as storm delivers rain, snow
A storm system is making its way through the Pikes Peak region, bringing snow, rain and slick roads that’s expected to last through Wednesday. The storm prompted hourslong lane closures on Interstate 25 near County Line Road, and on U.S. 24 near Manitou Springs for debris on the roadway, according to the Colorado Department of…
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Power outages affect more than 1,700 customers in Colorado Springs
Over 600 power customers in west Colorado Springs were affected by an outage Tuesday, according to Colorado Springs Utilities. The outage, which began just before 9 a.m., affected Old Colorado City south of Mesa Road and east of North 30th Street. 609 customers were affected, CSU officials said. Power was restored to all but 64…